Quetzal

Resplendent dreamer

The Quetzal lives in Central America. The male, unlike the female, does not easily go unnoticed. His tail has large green feathers measuring more than one meter long.

Everything about this bird is extraordinary – the cap, the forehead and the top of the neck are « electric » green. The feathers of the head have a yellow tint which can become golden under the glare of the sun, and bristle slightly to give an unmissable ridge.

In the Aztec language, « quetzal » means « long green feather ».

In Guatemala, it is both the name of the currency and the national bird. The quetzal is on the coat of arms of the country, a symbol of freedom. And for good reason, this magnificent bird dies as soon as it finds itself in captivity.

As exotic for visitors as it is sacred to locals, the adorable and surprising quetzal leaves no one indifferent!